input to the portfolio committee on labour nedlac work plan 11 march 2008

INPUT TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE

ON LABOUR

NEDLAC WORK PLAN

11 MARCH 2008

Our Work programme has had to take into account a number of key factors including;

Final year of the current government Short Parliamentary Legislative timeframes for the period under review State of the Nation Address key priorities Budget Speech Economic, Social and Developmental challenges Challenges in Africa and Internationally Culture of Social Dialogue needs to be better entrenched

The Council is a representative and a consensus-seeking body where the parties to the Council will seek to reach agreement through negotiation and discussion based on proper mandates. ( “The people shall govern”) and not;

Ultimate Law makers, but influence and shape the law.

Law and Policy enforcement agency but delegates that function to

appropriate agencies or set new ones up.

Collective bargaining agency, but provide the legal framework.

Workplace dispute resolution agency, but provide the legal framework;

Implementation agency, but provide the legislative and strategy

frameworks for that.

The presentation is divided into five sections;

Section 1: The workings of Nedlac

Section 2: Work programme for 2008/9

Section 3: Budget allocations

Section 4: Key challenges

Section 5: Way Forward

LABOUR

GOVERNMENT

COMMUNITY

OVERALL CONVENORS

BUSINESS

Dennis GeorgeGeneral SecretaryFEDUSA

Mahlomola SkhosanaGeneral SecretaryNACTU

Zwelinzima VaviGeneral Secretary COSATU

Ruth Bhengu Laura Kganyago Mike Ka Toni Blade Nzimande

SANCO WNC DPSA FSCC

T Didiza T Manuel M Mdladlana M Mpahlwa

V Mkosana E Patel R Parsons S SheziGovernment Labour Business Community

NEDLAC PRINCIPALS

OUR VISION

The constituencies of Nedlac - government, business, labour and community re-affirm their commitment to social dialogue and working together to address the economic and development challenges our country faces.

The constituencies also commit themselves to a common vision for promoting rising levels of growth, investment, job creation and people-centred development.

Building an enduring partnership – Promoting a shared vision of South

Africa’s growth and development strategy to frame sector and developmental

agreements and lay the basis for partnerships in action.

Addressing urgent challenges – Selecting from many possible interventions

those which hold the promise of the greatest possible impact in the shortest

possible time for accelerated investment, job creation, improved efficiency

and productivity, greater social equity, and a fairer distribution of economic

opportunities and rewards, while undertaking serious social

dialogue on broad policy frameworks.

Lending a hand – Securing the commitment and active participation of all

constituencies in those areas identified for prioritised action in ways that build

on lessons learnt from development programmes

OUR MISSION

To meet these objectives, the representatives of organised business, community, labour and government engage in:

Negotiations that aim to deliver formal consensus-based agreements on the economic and social fronts.

Consultations that aim at developing policy prior to it being tabled for negotiation or implementation.

Information sharing, workshops and seminars that report on and assess the implementation of social; development and economic policies.

Research that guides the formulation and implementation of social and economic policy.

Resolving socio-economic disputes in terms of section 77 of the LRA.

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• Increased social spending, specifically in education and

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• Stepping up anti-poverty initiatives

– Broadening social security

• Enhancing job creation and productive capacity of the

economy

• Speeding up the pace of land and agrarian reform

• Further investment in infrastructure

• Enhancing state machinery for improved civic &

immigration services & to address crime

WORK PROGRAMME – 2008/9 PER WORK STREAM

SECTION 2

WORK STREAM 1: 2008 ANNUAL SUMMIT

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Council shall convene the national summit once a year, to be chaired by the President or Executive Deputy President or such equivalent person as the Constitution of the Republic of South may provide for.

While the summit will not form part of the Council itself, its function would be to involve as many relevant groups and forums as possible in order to give feedback on Council activities in a transparent manner, to obtain inputs from organisations or persons not normally involved in the core Nedlac work.

If the President, Executive Deputy President, or such equivalent persons are not available to chair the session, the parties on the Council will themselves decide on a replacement chairperson.

2008/9 WORK PLAN

ACTIVITY ACTION REQUIRED KEY FOCUS

Nedlac Annual Summit Nedlac to convene the Annual Summit by no later than end September 2008.

Evaluate progress on the implementation of the 2007/8 Work programme and identify priorities of priorities for the year ahead. (2008/9)

Comprehensive Social Security System for South Africa

Employment creation and Poverty alleviation

Invite the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa to address and chair the Summit.

WORK STREAM 2: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (EXCO)

2008/9 WORK PROGRAMME TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Executive Council Meeting planned to hold four (4) meetings in the period under review to receive reports-backs from the various Chambers, review progress, reach consensus and conclude agreements between the parties.

Consideration will be given to developing an overall strategy to address social and economic policy challenges facing the country including issues raised in the 2008 State of the Nation Address and the 2008 Government Programme of Action.

WORK PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR THE 2008/9 PERIOD

WHEN ACTIVITY ACTION REQUIRED STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

22 February 08 Executive Council Meeting. Convene the Executive Council meeting in February 2008 to engage on the National Budget.

To engage with a view to find convergence on Fiscal policy imperatives that underpins the National Budget

23 May 08 Executive Council Meeting Convene the Executive Council meeting in May 2008 to engage on the National Education Policy and Strategy.

Electricity and Energy Challenges in South Africa

Employment and poverty eradication

FIFA Framework Agreement to maximise benefit for South Africa at social and economic levels.

The challenge of Food prices

22 August 08 Executive Council Meeting. Convene the Executive Council meeting in August 2008 to engage on measures to address the HIV and AIDS epidemic and the challenge of building a comprehensive and sustainable social security system in SA.

Social Security and retirement funds reforms

Retirement funds Reforms

Trade and industrial development policy and strategy and Rural Development.

07 November 08 Executive Council Meeting. Convene the Executive Council meeting in November 2008 to engage on

Monetary Policy

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (MANCO) 2008/9 WORK

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Management Committee must oversee the institution and sign-off on policy issues for referral to the Executive Council. It is also responsible for human resource issues and financial reports.

The Management Committee planned to hold seven (7) meetings in the period under review;

Building sound working relationships with government departments on issues that require cooperation.

Address the challenge of capacity in the secretariat and constituencies.

Sign-off on Draft agreements from all the Nedlac Policy work Streams.

LABOUR MARKET POLICY WORK STREAM

KEY FOCUS AREAS

KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

MEASUREMENT TIMELINES STRUCTURE

Demarcation Make recommendations on demarcation issues tabled before the Demarcation Committee

Consider applications as and when forwarded by the CCMAto the secretariat

Issue Driven Demarcation Standing Committee

Improvement of relationship between the CCMA and the Labour Court

Finalise a guideline for the two entities that will promote the speedy delivery of justice

The social partners’ representatives on the CCMA’s Governing Body will develop a guideline to promote service delivery between the 2 entities

1ST Quarter

Insolvency Bill Complete a Nedlac report with maximum areas of agreement

Consider the Bill presented by the Department of Justice with the focus on insolvency of individuals, partnerships and trusts

2nd Quarter Insolvency Technical Task Team

Changing Nature of Work in South Africa

Complete a Nedlac report with maximum areas of agreement to ensure that the outcomes of the Nedlac engagements are in line with the Decent Work Country Programme (DCWP)

Facilitate an integrated approach to the work of the task team in order to ensure that the outcomes are synchronised with the DCWP

2nd Quarter Manco Atypical Forms of Employment Task Team

Social Plan Review Complete a Nedlac report with maximum areas of agreement

Review the existing social plan in accordance with the Report compiled by Cheadle Thompson & Haysom

2nd Quarter Social Plan Review Task Team

KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR


Superior Courts Bill Get an agreement with the Minister of Justice on the proposals to address Nedlac concerns on the Bill

Facilitate engagements with the Minister of Justice on the concerns raised by Nedlac social partners on the Bill

1ST Quarter Manco Task Team

Medical Aid Bill Produce a Nedlac report on the Bill

Social partners to engage on the BillConstituencies are finalising their comments on the Bill.Engagement with the Minister of Public Service and Administration is being planned to address sequencing of issues as the Bill went to parliament without first being tabled in Nedlac

1st and 2nd Quarters Nedlac Overall Convenors

Single Public Service Bill Complete a Nedlac report with maximum areas of agreement

Social partners to commence engagements on the Bill immediately after it being gazetted

By the end of the 2nd Quarter Manco Task Team



Labour Market Policy Review Complete engagements within the agreed timeframes and produce a Nedlac report

Develop an agenda that will form the basis for engagements in Nedlac

1st and 2nd Quarters Manco Task Team

Employment Equity (Focus on people with disabilities)

To produce a report on the outcome of the road shows conducted on awareness raising, regarding the employment of people with disabilities

Conduct 9 road shows, i.e. one in each province to raise awareness on the employment of people with disabilities.

• Enhanced reporting and monitoring process•Inter-relationship between skills development and employment equity•Ongoing capacity building exercise

For the entire Period under review.

Employment Equity Task Team

Skills Development Amendment Bill, NQF Bill and Regulations

Submit a Nedlac report on the amendments

Discuss the proposed amendments to ensure that the Bills include:•Promotion and development of artisans •Further implementation and strengthening of integrated Employment Services System•Transfer of provisions in existing sections of Manpower Act 1981 in line with apprenticeships to the Skills Development Act•Establishment of Quality Council for Trades and Occupations required by Joint Policy Statement on review of National Qualifications Review•Listing of the National Skills Fund as a public entity

By the end of 2nd Quarter



National Key Points and Strategic Installations Bill

Submit a Nedlac Report with maximum areas of agreement

Discuss amendments to the 1980 Act to add provisions in relation to strategic installations, declaration of a complex and to regulate measures and standards and for matters connected therewith.

By the end of the 2nd quarter

SETA Review Produce a Nedlac Report on the review.

Complete Nedlac engagements on the Seta Review.

1st Quarter

Decent Work Country Programme

Finalise the Country Programme for South Africa

Develop a framework that will form the basis for engagements among the Nedlac social partners

By the end of the 1st Quarter

Social Security Produce a Nedlac report on the proposed Social Security System for .

Facilitate Nedlac engagements on proposed Social Security Policy.

By end of the 2nd quarter

LABOUR MARKET POLICY WORK STREAM

TRADE AND INDUSTRY WORK STREAM

KEY FOCUS AREAS

KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR MEASUREMENT TIMELINES

Labour-intensive sectors Identification of priority sectors and interventions

Recommendations and way forward from Research Session

By the end of the 2nd Quarter

Sector Strategies/ summits

Summit held or strategy finalised at TIC

For ICT: policy dialogue on ICT issues

FisheriesPharmaceuticalsConstructionRetailMetals and EngineeringICT

By end of the 3rd Quarter

Industrial Development Financing

Policy discussion at Strategic Session (with Deputy Minister)

Recommendations and way forward from Strategic Session

By the end of the 3rd Quarter

Cooperatives Strategy Nedlac report outlining programmes for the implementation of the Cooperatives Act. No. 14 of 2005

Strategy to be presented to NEDLAC once approved by EXBO


B-BBEE Nedlac report on alignment of Codes to preferential procurement policyReport on alignment of areas of NEDLAC agreements and gazetted Codes Impact review

Joint process with PFMPC By end of the 2nd Quarter

Role of SA in integration of African trade and industry

Workshop reportResearch into role of SA companied in African developmentNedlac report

Produce Nedlac Reports


Regulatory Impact Assessment

Nedlac report on role for TIC in RIA

Targeted Procurement for Small enterprises

Impact assessment after six months of implementation

Ongoing evaluation and impact assessments

3rd Quarter


MEASUREMENT TIMELINES

Trade Monitoring - Illegal imports

Input into Customs legislation 2nd Quarter

Trade negotiations Report on key negotiations Report to bi-annual TIC Strategic sessions

2nd and 3rd Quarters

Export strategy Workshop on detail of Strategy 1st Quarter

NEDLAC role in MOUs TIC agreement 1st Quarter

EPA Workshop Strategic Session with Deputy Minister Davis

Clarity and positions on EPA negotiations

1st , 2nd and 3rd Quarter

Link between Industrial and Trade Policy

Standing item on Strategic Session Agenda

Fridge Study report for June 2008 Strategic Session

2nd and 3rd Quarters

Companies Bill Nedlac Report 1st Quarter

Customs Act Nedlac Report 3rd Quarter

Small Scale and subsistence fisheries

Nedlac Report 3rd and 4th Quarter



ITAC ActAnti-dumping Regulations

Nedlac Report Nedlac Report

2nd Quarter

Competition Policy Amendments

Nedlac Report on how to strengthen provisions of the Competition Act & empower competition authorities to deal with anti-competitive conduct.

Draft discussion paper to Cabinet on 14 or 28 November; Policy framework finalized – due to present to Cabinet.

2ND and 3rd Quarter

Consumer Protection Nedlac Report 1st Quarter

Preferential procurement Regulations

Nedlac Report 2nd Quarter

NTRF Nedlac Report 1st Quarter



Anti-Dumping Regulations

Allow ITAC to conduct transparent, informed and efficient investigations.

Complete engagements in Nedlac.

By the end of the 1ST Quarter

Cooperatives Strategy

ITAC Act

To outline programmes for the implementation of the Cooperatives Act. No. 14 of 2005

Enhance administrative processes and improve functioning of core units in line with objectives provided by the Act

Facilitate engagements with stakeholder

By the end of the 2nd quarter.

By the end 2nd Quarter


MEASUREMENT STATUS

Medicines and Related Substances Bill

Complete the Nedlac process on the policy imperatives that inform the Bill

Produce the Nedlac Report on the Bill


Electricity Distribution Industry Restructuring Bill

Address the technical difficulties that have been identified on the Bill.

Produce a Nedlac Report on the Bill.

By the end of 2nd Quarter

State-Owned Enterprises Shareholder Model Bill

Facilitate engagements in Nedlac on the Bill

Produce a Nedlac report on the Bill

By the end of 3rd Quarter

Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill

To provide for protection and commercialization of indigenous knowledge systems

Complete the Nedlac process on the Bill.


Competition Amendment Bill

Seeks to strengthen certain provisions of principle Act, so as to enable the competition authorities to deal with anti-competitive price strategies by firms and to address the levels of concentration inherited from the competition dispensation of the past.

Facilitate the Nedlac Process and complete the Nedlac report on the Bill..

By the end of the 2nd and 3rd Quarter

Civil Aviation Offences Amendment Bill

Amend Act to update offences & provide more stringent penalties

Facilitate the engagement in Nedlac on the Bill


National Water Amendment Bill

Provisions in the Act (36 of 1998) relate to the establishment of a system of administrative authorizations that is flexible to accommodate changes in availability of and requirements for water, and the creation of a decentralized institutional framework that facilitates public involvement in managing water resources.

Facilitate Nedlac engagements on the Bill with a view to produce an Agreement.

Still to be identified

The South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill.

To ensure that the water resources infrastructure are developed in order to make available to distributors and users thus alleviating the burden of the State & providing utilisation of private sector funds.

Cabinet approved the draft Bill - with Chief State Law Advisors for certification.

By the end of the 2nd Quarter.



Merchant Shipping: International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund Bill

To implement 1992 protocol of International Convention on the “Establishment of Oil Pollution Fund”. Deals with liability/compensation from oil tanker spillage.

Department still working on it before submission to Cabinet.



MEASUREMENT STATUS

Merchant Shipping: Safe Containers Convention Bill

To give effect to Intern. Convention on Safe containers & related matters; maintaining high level safety regulations for humans when handling containers

Department still working on it before submission to Cabinet.

By the end of the 3rd Quarter of

Merchant Shipping: Ship Registration Amendment Bill

To introduce compulsory accident insurance to seafarers promoted by Intern. Labour Organisation

Department working on it before introduction to Cabinet

By the end of the 3rd Quarter

Key Focus Area Key Performance Indicator

Measurement TIMELINES Structure

BBBEE Set up a process to examine

cross cutting issues that impacts

on SMMEs and Cooperatives

Assess implications of the

BBBEE Codes on small

business.

Assess how the Codes will be

aligned with the relevant policies

Agreed instruments to mitigate

the unintended consequences of

the BBBEE policy framework

Still to be determined .Task Team

Promotion of SMME’s Investigate obstacles to SMMEs

development and examine ways

to address them.

Finalisation of new measures to

remove the obstacles

Still to be determined Task Team

Prioritised sectors; (BPO,

tourism, metals and

engineering, construction,

Clothing and Textile,

Chemical, Agri-Business,

regulatory impact

assessments, pre-impact

assessment of BBBEE,

employment strategy,

livelihoods,)

A process to identify strategies

to unlock the value on the

prioritised sectors commences.

Completion of sector summit

agreements for construction,

metals and engineering and

initiation of sector summit

processes for BPO, tourism,

clothing and textile and agri-

business.

Continued input into CSPs

Continued monitoring and

evaluation of CSP processes

2nd and 3rd quarters Task Team

Key Focus Area Key Performance Indicator

Measurement Status Structure

Services The task team to lead with

services negotiations and the

multilateral (WTO) and bilateral

trade negotiations is set in

motion

Examine the implications of the

collapse of the Doha Round

A nedlac agreement is produced

for consideration by the

Chamber and Manco

respectively.

Come up with an agreed

country’s approach to multi-

lateral trade system in the light

of the challenges within WTO.

1st and 2nd quarter. Teselico Task Team on

Services

WTO-NAMA Coordinate process to interact

with Government on the

outcomes of the Hong Kong

Ministerial talks and the recent

developments within the WTO.

Final Nedlac position on market

access for industrial goods (at

the WTO negotiations)

1st and 2nd Quarter The standing Committee on

Trade

SACU negotiations with EFTA Coordinate interaction with

stakeholders on trade

negotiations

Nedlac reports to be adopted on

trade negotiations with EFTA,

1st and 2nd Quarter The standing committee on

Trade

SADC mid-term review Coordinate process to review

SADC trade protocol and

technical barriers to trade (tbt’s)

Develop Nedlac report on trade

protocol.


Trade

SA-EU-TDCA Fast track the process to

develop the Country’s approach

to SA-EU-TDCA review

An agreed position is finalised

for consideration by MANCO.


Trade


MEASUREMENT Timelines STRUCTURE

SACU-India Prepare the list of products of

export interest for consideration

by the committee.

An agreed list is agreed and

tabled in MANCO for

consideration and sign-off.

1st and 2nd Quarter Standing Committee on

Trade

SACU-China Subcommittee engages on the

merits and demerits of

formalizing trade arrangements

with

A house view is developed and

agreed. It is tabled in MANCO

for consideration.

Analysis of all available studies;

identification of areas for further

study and further study

commissioned; identification of

threats and opportunities,

strengths and weaknesses.

1st and 2nd Quarter Standing Committee on Trade

Chemical Sector summit Convene a conference to

officially launch the Chemical

Sector Partnership Strategy

Public Announcement on the

Agreement

1st Quarter Standing Committee on Trade

ICT Sector Coordinate a process developing

programmes to implement the

ICT Sector Declaration

A programme of implementation

of the declaration is tabled in

MANCO for consideration and

sign-off.

1st Quarter ICT Sector Summit Steering

Committee.

DEVLOPMENT CHAMBER WORK STREAM

KEY FOCUS AREAS



Social Security a) Poverty Measure Task Team to produce a Nedlac report.b) Retirement Provision Fund Task Team to produce a Nedlac report.

Produce a Nedlac report on both aspects relating to Social Security.

By the end of the 1st quarter.

Local Government Monitor the implementation in Identifying areas for engagement with respect to the GDS agreement. The Chamber reviews progress on a bi-annual basis

Address the legacy of apartheid planning, which undermines social and economic integration and employment in order to achieve broad socio-economic integration.


Co-operative Development Strategy

Engage and agree on strategy to promote Cooperatives.

To create and develop income-generating co-operatives.

Same as in the Trade and Industry Chamber.

Expanded Public Works (EPWP)

Monitor the implementation in launching projects that provide short-term jobs in the communities with a greater emphasis on providing and/or improving basic and essential infrastructure in the communities. The Chamber reviews progress on a bi-annual basis.

Seek to provide poverty and income relief through temporary work for the unemployed.

Ongoing review.


MEASUREMENT STATUS

Land Facilitate engagements on the Policy and strategy Framework on Land reforms

Complete a Nedlac agreement on the Policy and strategy.

1st and 2nd Quarter

Youth Policy Facilitate engagements on the Policy strategy Framework

Initiate engagements in Nedlac with a view to reach agreements on the proposed Youth Policy once approved by the Minister.

1st Quarter

Public Transport Facilitate engagements on the Policy strategy Framework

Facilitate Engagements with the Minister of Transport and his team

1st Quarter

Single Public Service Bill Facilitate engagements on the proposed Bill.

Finalise a Nedlac agreement on the Bill before being tabled in parliament.

1st Quarter

Municipal Systems Act section 78

Engagements on the proposals to revisit the MS Act .

The chamber to develop the agenda that will form the basis for engagements in Nedlac.

2nd Quarter

National Qualifications Framework Bill – 2008

Facilitate engagements on the Bill Complete the Nedlac Process on the Bill

1st Quarter

General & Further Education & Training Quality Assurance Act Amendment Bill - 2008


1st Quarter

Higher Education Act Amendment Bill – 2008


1st Quarter

PUBLIC FINANCE AND MONTERAY POLICY CHAMBER- FOCUS

AREAS



Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)

Facilitate the involvement of Nedlac in the review of DFIs by National Treasury

Find agreements on the scope of work of the Development Finance institutions (DFIs)

1ST and 2nd Quarter

Financial Sector Charter Council

Monitoring reports to be developed and tabled to the GDS implementation committee

Highlights key challenges and gaps in the implementation of the Charter.

Ongoing

National Budget processes

Nedlac to commence engagements on the next MTBPS process.

Nedlac to host the focus session on MTBPS with the Minister or Deputy Minister of Finance

Develop a Nedlac report on the focus session

The PFMPC to engage and reach consensus on key policy issues on the National Budget and allocations

Constituencies to develop and submit proposals to be incorporation in to the final national budget

1st quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter


MEASUREMENT STATUS

Education and promotion of Savings

Nedlac to develop proposals to promote savings in South Africa

Conduct a consumer education campaign on savings

Finalise the implementation programme.

1st Quarter

5% Investible Income Review the Growth and Development agreements with a view to re-align some of the key interventions.

Complete the review of the GDS and recommendations.


Administered Prices and Import Parity Pricing

Final report with recommendation on Administered Prices and Import Parity Pricing to be posted on the Nedlac website

To conduct the study that would ensure that Administered prices are managed in such a manner that takes into development strategies account the broader

1st and 2nd Quarter


MEASUREMENT STATUS

Social Security and Retirement Fund Reforms

To host a Nedlac conference for all stakeholders to assess progress and update the programme of action for implementation

To engage and reach consensus on the Social Security and retirement fund legislative framework

To ensure that ordinary working people could have access to affordable retirement provisions

To finalise the date and all related logistics for the conference.


*Macro Social Strategic Framework

To facilitate engagements on the proposal on the framework

Complete a nedlac process on the framework

1st and 2nd Quarters

*Modelling and scenario planning programme for ASGISA and NIPF goals

To facilitate engagements on the proposals on Modelling.

Complete the Nedlac agreements on the Modelling




*Implementing the Finance Protocol for Rural development and renewal nodes

Facilitate the engagements on Finance Protocol

Complete a Nedlac agreement on the Protocol


*Review SA experience in managing the relationship between macroeconomic variables e.g. exchange rate, prices and interest rates

Agree on the Agenda that will form the basis for engagements in Nedlac.

Facilitate and complete Nedlac engagements on the base documents.

Produce a nedlac framework agreements on the macro economic variables.


DATE FILED APPLICANT ISSUES STATUS

02 July 2007 Cosatu Western Cape

Moratorium on the Sale of Public land pending consultations. Addressing the challenge of provide adequate Public Transport and safety and security in trains in the Western Cape. Provision of Health Care in the Province; Health care Budget cuts in the Western Cape without consultations.

Bilateral meetings to explore solutions to the issues that were cited as reasons for the intended protest action are currently underway.Parties are engaged in bilateral meetings to explore possible solutions to the issues.An interim agreement to create an enabling environment for parties to continue examining long term solutions was reached at the last meeting. Parties are engaging in bilateral discussions in this regard.

02 November 06 SATAWU Job Security in the Cleaning and Security sectors.Awarding and termination without due regard to job security.

Various sub-committees of the Standing Committee are engaging on the issues.

16 November 2006 MTWU Cash in Transit heist and its consequences to the safety of civilians.Absence of regulations in the Industry.

The consideration of the notice is placed on hold pending the outcome of the discussions at Crim –forum.

15 September 2007 Cosatu Western Cape

Western Cape Provincial Fuel Levy Arrangements to engage on the issues are being finalised.

March 2008 Cosatu HQ Escalating Food Prices Pending16 October 2007 COSATU

EASTERN CAPEProvision of Health services and Provincial Budget cuts. Two meetings to address the issues were held one with the full

bench of the Section 77 Standing Committee and the other being a bilateral facilitated by one of the Standing Committee members.

28 January 2008 FEDUSA Electricity and Load Shedding A bilateral meeting with the applicant is being arranged.

SECTION 3

FINANCE

INCOME BASELINE

2007/8

2008/9 2009/10

Grants received (Department of Labour)

13 348 000 13 959 000 14 657 000

Rental income (PSA) 400 000 440 000 484 000

Interests 50 000 51 000 51 000

Total income 13 798 000 14 450 000 15 192 000

EXPENDITURE BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10

Capital expenditure 235 000 100 000 110 000

Communication &

Special Projects 5 263 600 5 464 000 5 602 900

Capacity Support 1 446 000 1 590 000 1 749 000

Administration 2 403 400 2 421 000 2 519 000

Staff Cost 4 450 000 4 875 000 5 211 100

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 13 798 000 14 450 000 15 192 000

Capital Expenditure

BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10

Computers and printers 40 000 20 000 25 000

Furniture and fittings 50 000 40 000 45 000

Office equipment 15 000 20 000 20 000

Software 30 000 20 000 20 000

Building refurbishment 100 000 - -

Total 235 000 100 000 110 000

COMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10

Publications 300 000 300 000 320 000

Annual Report 200 000 220 000 240 000

Website and internet 90 000 70 000 95 000

Public Relations 20 000 25 000 30 000

Travel 1 429 600 1 450 000 1 510 000

Accommodation 89 000 93 000 96 000

COMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10

Venue and refreshments 280 000 200 000 200 000

National Summit 604 000 650 000 760 000

Research 400 000 450 000 300 000

Subscriptions 25 000 25 000 31 000

BUDGET – EXPENDITURECOMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10

GDS 1 404 000 1 420 000 1 528 900

Statutory obligations 100 000 100 000 100 000

International meetings 200 000 300 000 300 000

Promotion of Social Dialogue

122 000 161 000 92 000

Total 5 263 600 5 464 000 5 602 900

BUDGET – EXPENDITURE

CAPACITY SUPPORT BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10

Community 573 000 630 000 699 500

Labour 573 000 630 000 699 500

Business 300 000 330 000 350 000

Total 1 446 000 1 590 000 1 749 000

BUDGET – EXPENDITURE

ADMIN BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10

Administration costs 2 403 400 2 421 000 2 519 000

Total 2 403 400 2 421 000 2 519 000

STAFF COST BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10

Staff costs 4 450 000 4 875 000 5 211 100

Total 4 450 000 4 875 000 5 211 000

SECTION 4

KEY CHALLENGES

Growing numbers of new entrants into the labour market.

Mandates obtained from cabinet too tight to allow space for trade offs in the Nedlac processes.

Tight timeframes to finalise issues and little flexibility from some government departments.

Sequencing of processes unwittingly undermine social dialogue.

Policy coordination still posses a huge challenge for Nedlac processes

Parallel processes at times defeats the primary objectives.

Enhancing the Capacity of constituencies in the Nedlac processes

Staff retention and attracting high caliber of skills into the Organisation.

Implementation of the agreed Nedlac review recommendations

input to the portfolio committee on labour nedlac work plan 11 march 2008

Documents

social fronts

serious social dialogue

development strategy

development challenges

greater social equity

policy enforcement agency

work programme

peoplecentred development